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Saak Bhate - Indian Pureed Greens with Chilli And Coconut

Saak Bhate - Indian Pureed Greens with Chilli And Coconut comes together with Mustard Oil, Green Chilli, and Salt. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring 3-4 tablespoons water to a boil in a large, deep sided pan.

2. 2

   Add the slivered greens.

3. 3

   Cover and turn heat to medium low, and steam until the greens are tender but still retain their color, 4-5 minutes.

4. 4

   If using spinach, you need only a minute or two.

5. 5

   To puree the greens: do this in batches.

6. 6

   Place about 2 tablespoons water and about 2 cups of cooked greens in a blender.

7. 7

   Place the pureed greens in a sieve about 2.

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   Rest the sieve over a tall tumbler to catch the drippings.

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   With the back of a large spoon, press down on the greens to squeeze out moisture.

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    About a cup of liquid will be released into the tumbler.

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    When no more moisture comes out, set the greens aside.

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    Heat oil in a skillet over medium low heat.

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    Add mustard paste and green chilli and stir a few times, keeping the skillet partially covered if the mustard paste starts to splatter.

14. 14

    Add the greens and salt and stir a few times.

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    Add coconut and mix well.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Serve about 2 tablespoons per person on top of boiled rice.

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 1 February 2007. www.fareshare.net